The Boston Massacre

Introduction

Hello Students,

My name is Mrs. Davis and I will be your teacher as you go on this WebQuest experience. Your theme for this WebQuest is the Boston Massacre of 1770. Your task will be to create a short diary entry or newspaper report telling of this historical event as if you were living in the time it occurred. I hope that you will learn more about the Boston Massacre and will enjoy creating the associated project.

Good Luck, Students! :)

Watch this video and then begin! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsDY5yywvUk

Task

Your assignment for this WebQuest will be to create diary entry or a newspaper report telling about the happenings of the Boston Massacre of 1770. It must include the answers to these questions:

  • When and where did this event take place?
  • What people were involved in this event?
  • What happened? 
  • Who were the victim(s) of this incident?
  • Was there any significant result from this incident?
  • Why do you think this event is called the "Boston Massacre"? 

After you have met the listed requirements, include at least two (2) pictures of the Boston Massacre with your assignment.

Process

To help you with your assigned task, you will be able to search the Internet in order to find the answers listed on the previous page. 

Use these websites to help you find the answers to all of your questions:

http://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/boston_massacre.php

http://www.softschools.com/facts/history/boston_massacre_facts/1025/

http://www.american-revolutionary-war-facts.com/Events-Leading-To-American-Revolution/Boston-Massacre-Facts.shtml

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/bostonmassacredef.htm

https://www.landofthebrave.info/boston-massacre-facts.htm

http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre/videos

http://mrnussbaum.com/history-2-2/bostonmassacre/

The last question, Why do you think this event is called the "Boston Massacre"? is one to be be answered based on your own personal opinion. Give a two sentence reply to this question.

Evaluation

Your finished product will be graded on the following:

  1. Neatness, 10 points
  2. Creativity, 10 points
  3. Grammar, 10 points
  4. Answered the 7 listed questions, 70 points

Conclusion

Well done, Students!

You have successfully completed this WebQuest. Thank you for your hard work and diligence; it has really paid off! I hope that you learned a lot about the Boston Massacre of 1770 and enjoyed the project.

 

Thanks Again,

Mrs. Davis

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